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1067273293 T1419 Creating neuroinclusive principles to maximise train driver performance

R&DCPV 73110000

Value£80,000

Deadline12 Oct 2026

Published17 Sept 2026

RegionNationwide

£80,000 — stated in the notice

Timeline

Published 17 Sept 202622 days leftCloses 12 Oct 2026

Who to contact

Henry Ojo

henry.ojo@rssb.co.uk

020 3142 5351

The procurement contact named on the official notice.

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£80ktotal contract value

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The brief

RSSB is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake research to develop neuroinclusive principles that support train driver performance.

The project will examine how train driver training, development, competence management and related workplace activities can be designed and delivered in a more neuroinclusive way, while maintaining safety-critical competence requirements.

The research will consider current industry practice, barriers experienced by neurodivergent drivers, practical adjustments and inclusive design approaches, and how these can be implemented consistently across the rail industry.

The scope includes passenger, freight and On-Track Machine drivers and focuses on non-driving activities such as training, briefings, feedback, competence assessments and related workplace environments.

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./5MU3T69P75 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5MU3T69P75

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